SNF Wellness CNA - PRN

Watercrest Senior Living • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness CNA assures that residents’ and patients’ day-to-day care is provided in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner, in accordance with state and company regulations. The role may also participate in the Culinary Program and Community Program to help ensure quality care for all residents and patients.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant credentials, and CPR and First Aid certifications. Experience working with seniors is preferred. The CNA works throughout the community and must follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.
• CPR certification and First Aid certification.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents and patients, family members, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
• Able to make independent decisions.
• Able to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
• Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Able to stand or walk for 75% of the day.
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Able to work in conditions requiring sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey messages, instructions, and information to residents and team members.
• Able to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in all areas of the community and handle exposure to dust, disinfectants, cleaning chemicals, infectious waste, diseases, substances, and odors.
• Required to use personal protective equipment and supplies, including an infection-control kit, rubber gloves, and non-slip shoes, and follow safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and patients with personal care and activities of daily living as assigned or requested.
• Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports, and verbal reports as needed.
• Assist residents and patients to and from scheduled programs.
• Promote personal choices, independence, and spiritual needs as needed.
• Perform laundry duties as assigned.
• Respond to resident and patient emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with new resident and patient care protocols.
• Immediately report changes in residents’ or patients’ conditions to the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director.
• Maintain established infection-control practices.
• Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor as soon as possible, no matter how minor.
• Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ and patients’ personal care information.
• Honor residents’ and patients’ personal and property rights.
• Be knowledgeable and prepared for disasters, fires, and other emergency situations.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned, using established procedures and standards.
• Assist in the dining room with serving meals and clearing tables.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Wear the company uniform and remain resident-ready at all times.
• Perform other related essential duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career development assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED